McNamara pushes two-year national service plan
Secretary Robert McNamara discusses a volunteer two-year service obligation for all young Americans across military, Peace Corps, or domestic work in a Montreal speech to editors. He envisions both men and women, cautions against immediate legislation, and stresses bridge building with Red China and broader international peacekeeping.
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Washington
Robert 8
McNamara
Peace Corps
Defense
Montreal
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Pentagon
Congress
Red
China
Dean_ Rusk
United States
McNamara _ dew
Russia
Red China
17YearOld Girl Rescued After Week on Run
Peggy Ann Brodnick, 17, rested at Fulton County Medical Center after a week hiding from kidnapper William Diller Hollenbaugh in the Tuscarora hills. Two men died in the final gun battle, including an FBI agent. Peggy Ann described being dragged by a neck chain and surviving on beans and corn cans.
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Shade Gap
Peggy Ann Brodnick
Peggy Ann
Fulton County
McConnellsburg
Tuscarora
FBI
William Diller Hollenbaugh
Hollenbaugh
Gerald T. Lorentz
State Co
Lorentz
86 Americans Killed Last Week in Viet War Report
AP report details American combat deaths May 8 14 totaling 86 killed 556 wounded and three missing allied losses include 161 killed in action and 22 wounded Vietnamese casualties 72 dead 19 missing with three other nations also suffering. The piece mixes troop death tolls with a local kidnapping case involving Peggy Ann and suspect known as Bicycle Bill Mountain Man.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
New Zealand
Peggy Ann
Burnt Cabins
Hollenbaugh
Farvames
Theodore F Green dies at 98 former U S Senator from Rhode Island
Theodore Francis Green aged 98 died at his Providence home ending a 23 year Senate career. The Rhode Island Democrat and former governor was the long serving chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee and a Roosevelt Truman era ally. He faced health declines after cerebral strokes in 1962 and a broken hip near his 96th birthday. He lived a strenuous life and remained active including swimming and hiking.
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Providence
Theodore Francis Green
U.S. Senate
Senate
Green
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Rhode Island Democrat
Rhode Island
Apple Promotion Signs Highlight Virginia's Apple Capital
A new sign four feet high atop Burton’s Mens Store at Ward Plaza draws attention to Virginia's Apple Capital. The notice also lists store hours effective May 6 1966 with different Friday closure times and Monday to Thursday hours. Grove Furniture Co. 128 Loudoun St.
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Burton
Ward Plaza
Virginia
Wed.,. & Thurs
Grove Furniture Co
Loudoun St
Clarke County Leaders Named Byrd Campaign Co-Chairs
Ralph N. Dorsey and Robert W. Smalley were named co-chairmen of Senator Harry Byrd Jr. campaign in Clarke County. Dorsey, longtime apple grower and Moore and Dorsey Inc. president, holds roles with Potomac Edison, Natural Fire Insurance, Shenandoah Valley Bank advisory board, and Clarke County Chamber. Smalley, Berryville businessman, serves as Smalley Package Co. treasurer and Berryville Bag Co. vice president, and chairs the Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers Association. Both have resided in Berryville for decades and are active in local civic life.
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U.S
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Clarke County
Ralph N. Dorsey
Robert W. Smalley
Berryville
W.C
Dan) Daniel
Byrd
Senator Byrd
Dorsey
MR. Dorsey
Moore and Dorsey, Inc
Potomac Edison Co
The
Natural Fire Insurance Co
Loudoun County
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Chamber of Commerce
State Conservation Commission Board
Grace Episcopal Church
MR. Smalley
New Jersey
Smalley Package Co
Berryville Basket Co
Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers’ Association
Residents oppose Red Bud Run sewage plan at Richmond hearing
About 15 members of Citizens for the Preservation of Red Bud Run attended a Water Control Board hearing in Richmond to block C D Hylon Enterprises proposed 170000 gallon per day sewage plant. Opponents warn of contamination and odor as effluent could flow into Red Bud Run, which runs dry much of the year and drains toward sinkholes near Fox Drive and Route 522.
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Citizens For the Preservation of
Red Bud Run
Richmond
Water Control Board
C. D. Hylon Enterprises
Fox Drive
Rt. 522
Winchester
John Anderson
Correction in ad for Myrna Hose sale at Newberrys Winchester
A correction notes that the previous ad misquoted the item. The hose listed is Myrna Seamless Nylon Hose at regular 79 cents, sale two pair for 99 cents, offered by Newberrys in Winchester.
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Winchester
American War Effort Seen Endangered by Viet Strife
An AP analysis reports U S officials fear prolonged political violence in South Vietnam could undermine the American war effort and force a rethink of Vietnamese policy. Officials warn Ky regime and Da Nang Hue factions may not easily reconcile.
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An. AP
John M. Hightower
Washington
U. SS
South
Viet Nam
For Sale Small Farm on Rt 340 in Jefferson County
Private sale advertises a small farm in Jefferson County on Route 340 West Virginia with a large modern barn in a wooded area. Contact Charles Town at 725-7698 for details.
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Jefferson County Rt
W.va
Charles Town
Gemini 9 Launch Date Set For May 31
Cape Kennedy reports a May 31 launch target for Gemini 9 with astronauts Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan. NASA cites a tight schedule after an Atlas rocket failure sidelined the mission, while an Air Force NASA board probes the accident to prevent repeat issues.
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Cape Kennedy, Fla
Thomas Stafford
Eugene Cernan
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
George E. Mueller
NASA
Stafford
Air Force
Cernan
Atlantic Ocean
Cape Kennedy
Air Force-Nasa
Viet Nam Black Market Profiteers Targeted by U.S. Agencies
The Defense and Treasury Departments join to pursue American civilians returning from Viet Nam with profits from money manipulation and black market activity. About 28 Americans are under investigation with 70 civilians having probes. one netted about 42000 dollars. Servicemen faced court martial for currency schemes and post exchange black market sales. An agent may be sent to Saigon to assess the situation.
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Washington
Théd
Defense Department
Treasury Department
Viet Nam
U.S
Treasury
Pentagon
The
Treaseury
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Thomas D. Morris
Frank Bartimo
Penitagon
Bake and Rummage Sales Friday at Old No Va Power Co
The Mt Airy Community Center hosts bake and rummage sales this Friday at the Old No Va Power Company building. Proceeds support community programs and center activities.
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Old No. Va
Rummage Sale at Old Friendship Fire Hall
A rummage sale runs Friday May 200 from 9 a.m. to 6 30 p.m. at the Old Friendship Fire Hall. Proceeds benefit community projects and there will be toys books household items and clothing.
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Old Friendship Fire Hall
Ky troops surround rebel stronghold in Da Nang clash
Government forces massed around Da Nang as heavy shooting raged for hours near Buddhist headquarters. Viet Cong radio urged troops to rise up while monks urged world leaders to intervene and avoid wider civil war.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
da Nang
Viet Cong
Liberation Radio
Ho Chi Minh
U.S
Air Force
Qui Nhon
Viet Nam
du Quoc Dong
Weather improves in Virginia with clearing skies
Richmond AP reports gradual clearing and reduced humidity across Virginia as warm moist air shifts northward. Forecasters expect calmer conditions as the day advances and the state dries out.
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Richmond
Virginia
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Viet
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Berryville High School
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University of Virginia
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Hue
Robert 8. McNamara
Dean Rusk
Rusk
Navy
Reds
A. C. Slonaker & Sons
Dairy Corner
Berryville Ave
Basemet
Lee Jackson
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